International
This section is dedicated to bringing you the most current and significant updates from the aviation sector across the globe. Frequent flyers, industry experts, and aviation enthusiasts alike will find a trove of information, including: airline industry movements, airport expansions, regulatory updates, innovative technologies, global challenges, and more.
Amal by Malaysia Airlines begins second phase of Hajj flights
Amal by Malaysia Airlines, the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage arm of Malaysia Airlines, has begun its second phase of operations for the 2024...
AirAsia to launch Kuala Lumpur-Chiang Rai route in November
AirAsia announced Thursday it will begin operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Rai, Thailand, starting November 2, 2024. The low-cost carrier will...
Etihad Airways launches global pilot recruitment drive
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced a major international recruitment campaign to hire hundreds of pilots in 2024 and 2025. The airline aims...
WestJet begins flight cancellations as potential strike looms
WestJet has started cancelling flights in preparation for a potential strike by its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees, set to...
Singapore Airlines to launch flights to Beijing Daxing
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced plans to commence daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport starting November 11, 2024, subject to regulatory...
Qatar Airways named World’s Best Airline for 8th time
Qatar Airways has been crowned the World’s Best Airline at the 2024 World Airline Awards, marking its eighth win in the 25-year history...
AirAsia named best low-cost airline for 15th consecutive year
Malaysia-based AirAsia has been recognized as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024, marking its 15th consecutive year...
Korean Air flight diverted after pressurization fault, 13 hospitalized
A Korean Air flight bound for Taichung, Taiwan, made an emergency landing in Incheon, South Korea, on June 22 after detecting a fault...
Southwest Airlines flight descends dangerously low near Oklahoma City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to an alarmingly low altitude while approaching...
Korean Air expands service to China, Japan amid rising demand
Korean Air plans to increase its capacity in Asia by resuming routes and adding flights to China and Japan, responding to growing travel...
